Kyllir

Old Norse Dictionary - kyllir

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyllir" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

kyllir
m. the scrotum, Dropl. 24, Edda (Lauf.): esp. of beasts, hrúts-k., nauts-k.: a bag, skyr-k., a bag for curds, Grett.; tóbaks-k., a tobacco-pouch, kylli-nef, m. a nickname, Orkn.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᛚᛚᛁᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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